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% replaces any number of letters (la% - lake, lamp)_ replaces one letter (ca_ - car, cat)

Crossword clues for Many a snake:

HISSER: Many a snake
SLIMY: Like snakes, in many people's imaginations (but not really)
BOAS: Snakes in many zoos
ASP: Snake in many hieroglyphics